Patriots sign second-round pick Dobson

Foxboro, MA (Sports Network) - The New England Patriots announced the signing
of rookie wide receiver Aaron Dobson, one of two second-round picks by the
team in April's NFL Draft, on Thursday.

The Patriots took Dobson, a 6-foot-3, 203-pound product of Marshall
University, with the 59th overall choice, seven spots after grabbing Southern
Mississippi outside linebacker Jamie Collins with their initial selection of
the draft. The 21-year-old was a three-year starter for the Thundering Herd
and finished his career with 165 receptions for 2,398 yards.

Dobson added 24 touchdown catches while with Marshall, tied with former
Patriots standout Troy Brown for fourth place on the school's all-time list.

New England now has all seven members of its 2013 draft class under contract.